Childminder in Knowsley

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 May 2016 14 October 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 Children are happy, confident and motivated to learn. The childminder provides a wide range of interesting experiences and activities that children enjoy. All children are making good progress in their learning.  The childminder's care practices effectively promote children's emotional and physical well-being. Children settle quickly and demonstrate secure attachments to the childminder.  The childminder has good relationships with parents and other professionals. He provides parents with regular feedback about children's progress and development. Parents are encouraged to support their children's ongoing learning at home.  Children behave well. The childminder supports children to share and take turns. He effectively promotes their independence and encourages them to form positive relationships with each other.  The childminder reflects on his practice and makes changes that have positive outcomes for children. He has successfully addressed all the actions from his previous

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This provision is good

inspection, contributing to improving the quality of assessments of children's progress and development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not yet fully explored professional training opportunities to help develop his knowledge and skills even further.  The childminder does not make the best use of all opportunities to develop children's problem-solving skills.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 seek further ways of developing professional training opportunities that help enhance existing good knowledge and teaching skills further  make the best possible use of all opportunities to help develop children's problem- solving skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas of the premises used for childminding.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed an evaluation of teaching with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of the views of parents from written information.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including, policies and procedures, evidence of the suitability of household members, the childminder's self-evaluation and children's records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of the signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect, and knows the procedures to follow if he has a child protection concern. The childminder provides children with consistent routines and regular reminders about how to keep themselves safe. He risk assesses his home and outings, and practises fire evacuation procedures with the children. Partnerships with parents and other settings that children attend are good. The childminder regularly checks children's progress in their learning and development. This helps him to identify any gaps in children's learning, and establish if necessary whether or not to involve other professionals. The childminder makes good use of daily verbal exchanges to share information with parents about children's care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder collects detailed information from parents about what children already know and can do when they first start at the setting. He uses regular observations to identify children's next steps in their learning and to plan interesting activities. For example, he builds on children's interest in playing with balls to create counting and colour recognition games. The childminder enthusiastically joins in with children's play and provides a running commentary during activities. Children have opportunities to practise their early writing skills and share books with the childminder. They enjoy taking part in singing activities and are encouraged to use finger and hand actions. The childminder uses everyday activities and routines to support children's awareness of numbers and counting. Children are encouraged to make choices in their play. For example, they regularly return to play with the sand and water during outdoor sessions.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder collects information about children's individual care needs during settling- in sessions. Children form strong bonds with the childminder and enjoy their time in the setting. They have plenty of opportunities to play outdoors and to be physically active. They demonstrate excellent coordination skills using scooters and climbing apparatus. The childminder regularly takes children to local playgroup sessions and places of interest. They have opportunities to mix with larger groups of children and to develop their social skills. Children are taught about the importance of healthy lifestyles and keeping safe. For example, they are encouraged to follow good hygiene procedures and sing a song about handwashing. The childminder provides healthy snacks and meals, talking to the children about what they are eating.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They are enthusiastic, motivated learners who are developing the key skills they need for the next stage in their learning, including starting school. Children demonstrate high levels of independence as they make choices in their play and manage their own personal care needs. They play well together and develop a good understanding of how to keep themselves safe and healthy.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY439627 Local authority Knowsley Inspection number 994610 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 1 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 14 October 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Whiston, Merseyside. He works with another childminder. The provision operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and care, known as the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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